"Do Not Neglect Strangers": ZCC Joins Regional Churches To Stand With Migrants In South Africa

"Do Not Neglect Strangers": ZCC Joins Regional Churches To Stand With Migrants In South Africa

international   August 07, 2026

 

Staff Writer- The Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) is in South Africa this week for a Fellowship of Christian Councils in Southern Africa (FOCCISA) Regional Solidarity Visit hosted by the South African Council of Churches (SACC), the current Chair of FOCCISA.

Church leaders and delegates from Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Namibia, Tanzania, Eswatini and South Africa have gathered in what organisers describe as "a shared expression of faith and regional solidarity."

The delegation will travel to the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal for engagements with churches, migrant communities, government institutions and civil society partners. The goal, according to the ZCC, is to "deepen understanding, strengthen ecumenical collaboration, and affirm the dignity and rights of migrants."

Leading the ZCC delegation is General Secretary Rev. Wilfred Dimingu. He is joined by former ZCC President Bishop Dr. I. Makumbe.

Speaking on the mission, the ZCC said it "remains committed to accompanying migrants with compassion, advocating for their dignity and rights, and working with ecumenical partners to build communities where every person is welcomed, protected and valued."

The visit is anchored in scripture. The ZCC quoted Hebrews 13:2 as the basis of its engagement:  

“Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it.”

FOCCISA regional visits are held periodically to allow member councils to pray with, listen to, and walk alongside communities facing displacement, xenophobia and economic hardship across Southern Africa.

SEEING VICTORY THROUGH EYES OF FAITH

SEEING VICTORY THROUGH EYES OF FAITH

Daily teaching   August 06, 2026

 THE WORD IN 60 SECONDS 

with Major Kudzai Marime 

Dz Extension Corps 

Harare West Division 

Before David stepped onto the battlefield, he arrived at a camp filled with fear. While everyone else saw an unbeatable giant, David saw an opportunity for God to display His power. The spirit of David should also be found in us as children of God. We are not called to focus on the size of our problems but on the greatness of our Heavenly Father.

Because we are born of God, defeat is not our identity. Our Father is always in control, and He goes before us to fight the battles we cannot win on our own. Whatever giants stand before us today, we can face them with confidence, knowing that victory belongs to the Lord.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, strengthen our faith to trust You in every season of life. Help us to see every challenge through eyes of faith, knowing that You go before us and fight on our behalf. May we walk each day in the confidence that our victory is found in You. Amen.

#RootedInPrayerAndCommitment  - Salvationist Online

Daily Devotion

Daily Devotion

Daily teaching   August 05, 2026

 

Church Leaders Strengthen Media Capacity Through Regional Communications Training in South Africa

Church Leaders Strengthen Media Capacity Through Regional Communications Training in South Africa

international   August 04, 2026

 

By A Correspondent - The Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) is taking part in a regional Communications Training Programme in Johannesburg, South Africa, alongside National Christian Councils from across Southern Africa and partners of the Economic Justice Network (EJN) under the Fellowship of Christian Councils in Southern Africa (FOCCISA).

The three-day training programme, supported by the Economic Justice Network, is designed to enhance the skills of communications practitioners in podcasting and strategic storytelling. Participants are learning practical techniques to amplify the voices of communities, promote economic justice, and strengthen faith-based advocacy throughout the region.

According to the ZCC, the initiative reflects its commitment to improving communication efforts so that the experiences, concerns, and aspirations of communities are effectively shared and influence conversations on justice, accountability, and hope.

"The ZCC is committed to strengthening our communications for greater impact, ensuring that the stories, experiences, and aspirations of our communities shape conversations that promote justice, accountability, and hope," the organisation said.

The training also provides an opportunity for church organisations across Southern Africa to collaborate, exchange ideas, and develop innovative communication strategies that support advocacy and community transformation.

The programme is being held under the themes #ConversationsOfHope and #VoicesOfHope, highlighting the importance of using powerful storytelling to inspire positive social change and promote economic justice across the region.

TIME,CHANCE FOR US ALL.....

TIME,CHANCE FOR US ALL.....

Daily teaching   August 03, 2026

Popcorns are prepared in the same

pot ,under the same heat ,in the same

oil but they don't pop at the same

time....God has not forgotten you and

is not yet done with you ,just wait for

your time until He makes you pop!

As much as you look around unowona kunge

zvevamwe zvirikuita bt only zvako zvisiri kufamba. Rega ndikuudze ndichiti the same God knws and loves us all the same. Zvako iwewe zvichaita nekuti we are in the same pot we are same corn we are being heated by the same heat. 

Yes hatisi kuzoroora nekuroorwa same time. Yes hatisi kuzoita mari same time. Yes hatisi kuzobata vana same time. Bt ndatumwa neizwi retariro kwauri mudikani uchapopper chete.

Ramba urimupoto usabuda mumafuta. Be still and knw tht he is God. Your time is coming and God is never too early or too late. His time is always right. Believe keep faith and keep waiting upon the Lord. Jesus

is Lord...

By Dorcas Moyo 

THEME: DO NOT DESPISE THE ONE GOD MAY USE.

THEME: DO NOT DESPISE THE ONE GOD MAY USE.

Daily teaching   August 01, 2026

T

he stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.” (Psalm 118:22)

Life has a way of changing our positions and reminding us of our shared humanity. The person we ignore today, the one we consider insignificant, or the one we reject because of their appearance, status, or circumstances may be the very person God uses to help us tomorrow. Therefore, we must never allow privilege, wealth, education, or social standing to make us look down upon those who have less than we do.

The world often measures people by what they possess, where they come from, or how influential they appear. But God looks beyond outward appearances and sees the potential, purpose, and greatness hidden within every person. The person struggling today may rise tomorrow. The one asking for assistance today may become the source of your rescue in a season of need. Since the future is unknown to us, humility, kindness, and respect must guide the way we treat others.

The Bible is filled with examples of people who were underestimated yet chosen by God for great purposes. The greatest example is Jesus Christ Himself. When people heard that He came from Nazareth, they asked, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Yet the same Jesus who was rejected, mocked, and crucified became the Savior of the world and the hope of all humanity.

May we learn never to despise anyone, for the person society rejects may be the very stone that God is preparing to become a cornerstone.

Prayer: Lord, teach us to see people through Your eyes. Remove pride and prejudice from our hearts and help us to honor every person, knowing that You can raise the lowly and use the rejected for Your glory. Amen.

To God be the glory 

Rev B Chinhara

Hundreds Of Women Unite For Prayer And Unity At ZCC Harare Greater Mubatanidzwa

Hundreds Of Women Unite For Prayer And Unity At ZCC Harare Greater Mubatanidzwa

Local   July 31, 2026

 

Staff Writer - Hundreds of women from diverse Christian denominations converged at the Roman Catholic Church in Glen View Area 8 this week for the Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) Harare Greater Mubatanidzwa.

The gathering brought together congregants from across Harare and surrounding areas in what organizers described as a powerful demonstration of faith, unity and fellowship among women of God.

The Harare Greater Mubatanidzwa, which means "coming together" in Shona, is part of ZCC's ongoing efforts to strengthen ecumenical relations and provide a platform for women to pray, worship and address issues affecting families and communities.

Participants engaged in prayer sessions, worship, testimonies and discussions centered on the role of women in building peace, moral values and social cohesion in Zimbabwe.

Church leaders who addressed the gathering commended the women for their commitment to unity despite denominational differences, saying such platforms were critical in responding to challenges facing society including poverty, drug abuse and family breakdowns.

The event also featured special music ministries and reflections on scripture, with speakers urging women to remain steadfast in faith and to be agents of transformation in their homes, churches and neighborhoods.

ZCC officials said the turnout reflected the growing importance of women's ministries in the church and the need for continued collaboration across denominations to advance the gospel and community development.

The Mubatanidzwa concluded with prayers for the nation, families and leaders, with participants calling for God’s intervention on Zimbabwe’s social and economic challenges.

Fire Night Loading

Fire Night Loading

Prayer   July 30, 2026